Title
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Description
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Audience
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| Medicinal
Chemistry Strategies Targeting Cardiac
Function |
This lecture covers related biological
pathways linking GPCRs antagonists for the
treatment of congestive heart failure to
Kinase inhibitors for the treatment of
arrhythmia. An optional third topic
includes a study of matrix metalloproteinase
inhibitors as inhibitors of Endothelin
Converting Enzyme. This presentation
can be tailored to chemistry audiences,
biology/biochemistry audiences or a
combination. Topics can be expanded or
contracted to fit within allotted
time.
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Chemistry and biology students interested
in real-world drug discovery programs.
This talk is appropriate for both
undergraduates and graduate students.
|
Nanoparticle-Based
Delivery of siRNA Therapeutics
|
This lecture covers strategies for
enhancing the performance of nanoparticle
therapeutics through incorporation of
surface-bound poly(ethylene)glycol.
|
Chemistry/biology students and
professionals interested in next-generation
therapeutic technologies.
|
Chemistry
Careers and the Current Economy:
Strategies for Survival and Adaptability
|
This lecture covers strategies for
adapting to project-based employment and
includes topics such as networking,
marketing and obtaining resources.
Personal anecdotes and case studies are
included.
|
Professionals interested in how the
chemistry job market is evolving and what
types of opportunities are available.
This talk will be of particular interest to
those impacted by corporate mergers and
subsequent downsizing.
|
Chemistry
Outsourcing: Avoiding Problems and
Maximizing Benefits
|
This lecture covers current trends in
chemistry outsourcing and how to protect
budgets, timelines and intellectual
property. Strategies for keeping
chemistry on track are discussed as well as
negotiating terms with contract
vendors. Personal anecdotes and case
studies are included.
|
Professionals and executives interested in
strategies for maximizing the benefits and
minimizing the risks associated with
chemistry CROs and CMOs.
|
Why
Onions Make You Cry
|
This lecture describes the identification
and chemistry of the onion
lachrymator. The pharmaceutical
properties of related compounds are
introduced and interesting relationships are
drawn between various plant and animal
chemicals. This informative talk is
intended to inspire young minds regarding
the everyday importance of organic
chemistry.
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High school and middle school audiences.
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